Rolf Lidskog in Bielefeld: How social sciences shape global change
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How societal knowledge enables change
How can social sciences contribute to not only understanding global environmental problems but also initiating societal change? This question is at the center of the Joint Lecture Series by ZiF and ISoS. On November 17, 2026, Professor Rolf Lidskog from Örebro University will speak at Bielefeld University about the role of social scientific expertise in global environmental assessments.
Global environmental issues from a social scientific perspective
The lecture connects environmental sociology, science studies, and international environmental politics. It focuses on experiences from global environmental assessments and the question of how scientific knowledge is translated into actionable guidance for politics and society.
Rolf Lidskog researches environmental sociology, environmental risks, regulation, and risk communication. His research areas include climate change, biodiversity, air pollution, and the societal conditions of scientific expertise.
Between research, politics, and societal practice
The event is aimed at everyone interested in sustainability, climate policy, global environmental changes, and the societal impact of science. Students, researchers, and a professionally interested audience will experience a lecture that connects current environmental issues with scientific theoretical and political perspectives.
Particularly relevant is the focus on the organization of knowledge: Global environmental assessments arise at the interface of research, institutions, and political decision-making. Lidskog's research questions what roles social sciences play in these processes and how expertise can contribute to transformative change.
Interdisciplinary event experience in Bielefeld
The Joint Lecture Series stands for the interdisciplinary orientation of Bielefeld University. The Center for Interdisciplinary Research and the Institute for Studies of Science and Technology bring together different scientific perspectives and create space for professional exchange.
The audience atmosphere thrives on concentrated dialogue: complex environmental questions, precise arguments, and a focus on concrete societal change processes combine to create an insightful event experience.
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The lecture offers a well-founded insight into the significance of social scientific expertise for global environmental assessments and transformative change. Those who want to better understand climate change, sustainability, and science in the societal context will experience a relevant and timely lecture with an international perspective in Bielefeld.
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